Yuexi Cuilan is one of the top ten famous teas in China, produced in Yuexi County, Anhui Province. Its tea plantation is located in the hinterland of Dabie Mountain, with an average altitude of more than 800 meters, a humid climate, abundant rainfall, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which makes the tea grow slowly and accumulate rich inclusions. Yuexi Cuilan is praised for its unique orchid aroma and fresh and sweet taste.
The history of Yuexi Cuilan can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, but it was in the 80s of the 20th century that it really became famous. At that time, the Yuexi County Tea Industry Bureau introduced improved varieties and improved the tea-making process, which greatly improved the quality of Yuexi Cuilan. Subsequently, Yuexi Cuilan has won a number of honors, such as China's famous tea, China's top ten famous teas, etc.
Yuexi Cuilan is very particular about picking and making. Generally, before and after the Qingming Festival, the buds on the tea tree have just germinated, and the picking standard is the bud and leaf branches, and the tea leaves should be spread in time, killed, rolled, baked and other processes. Among them, finishing is one of the most critical links, and it is necessary to master the heat and time to maintain the aroma and color of the tea.
The quality characteristics of Yuexi Cuilan are very obvious. Its tea leaves are emerald green in color, with buds and leaves and branches, and beautiful shape; The aroma is quiet and long-lasting, with a distinct orchid fragrance; The color of the soup is clear and bright, the taste is fresh and sweet, and the bottom of the leaves is tender and green. In addition, Yuexi Cuilan also has the characteristics of brewing resistance, and can generally be brewed 5-6 times, or even more.
In addition to its excellent quality, Yuexi Cuilan also has a rich cultural connotation. In Yuexi County, tea culture has been integrated into the lives of local people. Tea ceremony performances and tea culture lectures are indispensable in some of the region's traditional festivals and celebrations. In addition, Yuexi Cuilan has also been given as a gift to foreign heads of state and dignitaries, and has become one of the important symbols representing Chinese tea culture and food culture.
In order to protect and inherit the precious cultural heritage of Yuexi Cuilan, Yuexi County has taken a series of measures. For example, the supervision of tea plantations should be strengthened, ecological agriculture technology should be promoted, and environmental protection standards for tea production should be improved. In addition, the county also actively organizes tea cultural activities and tea exhibitions to improve the popularity and reputation of Yuexi Cuilan.
In short, as one of the representatives of China's famous tea, Yuexi Cuilan has won wide praise and recognition for its unique quality and cultural connotation. In the future, we hope that Yuexi Cuilan can continue to carry forward and inherit the excellent food culture and tradition of China, and at the same time, we hope that more people can understand and taste this wonderful state guest gift tea.